Stramaccioni has again earned comparisons with Mourinho, especially after screaming ‘it’s for you’ to the curva after the final whistle.

“It’s not true that I am like Mourinho. The President said that I am a great worker on the field, which is the only comparison I want.

“The curva had shown me a very generous banner after the defeat to Siena and kept supporting us while others jeered. These are things I remember and important values, so this victory is dedicated to my players and to the ultras.”